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  • The Internet of Things is the digital connection of products which allows data to be easily shared between them. It is transforming the retail industry in multiple ways. 
  • While sourcing private label goods can be a great opportunity, there are also some hurdles to overcome.
  • June's retail news roundup sees a positive month for international shoppers and an increase in retailers effort to be sustainable. All this and more in this month’s retail news roundup – editor’s pick ...
  • Take a look at some of the wholesale fashion and jewellery brands that are coming to Autumn Fair this September.
  • Theo Paphitis and the #SBS crew are coming to Autumn Fair for a second year in a row, awarding 12 inspiring brands the chance to exhibit at the SBS Pavilion. 
  • Mr Wonderful, a stationery and gift brand that originated in Barcelona, put their consumer’s happiness at the core of their belief system.
  • The Greetings sector at Autumn Fair is full of the best greetings companies from all around the world, here is a snapshot of some of them coming. 
  • These email marketing tips are perfect for businesses looking to start email campaigns, or for experienced marketers looking for a few extra tips.
  • Trade shows, especially wholesale trade shows, aren’t losing their edge for many reasons so we’ve rounded up the biggest benefits of attending trade shows. 
  • Generation Z currently account for somewhere between £22 billion to £112 billion in direct spending, but their influence on consumerism does not step there. 
  • We are set to launch a new international Sourcing zone at Autumn Fair as part of our new direction for 2019 this September.
  • Retailers need to take these factors into account when they are trying to improve their innovation in the retail industry.
  • We are revitalising the show experience this September at Autumn Fair. The retail industry is changing, so it is only fitting that we change with alongside it. 
  • These five unique and innovative wholesale gifts for retailers will be a welcome addition to any store and your customers will love them. 
  • Nest sells all types of gifts, jewellery and homewares. They have always been ahead of their time in regards to the kind of products consumers are looking for.
  • The retail industry has had a positive month this May with an increase in sales for major retailers and the launch of sustainable initiatives.  
  • With 1.18 billion daily users, Facebook is the world’s largest social media platform and a vital marketing tool for any retail business.
  • Exhibiting at a trade show abroad is a really good way to break into international markets. These are the things you need to think about if you are. 
  • The Summerhouse sector, Autumn Fair’s curated collection of on-trend gift, home interior, lighting and lifestyle brands, is set to expand for the coming September show. 
  • The Play & Tech sector of Autumn Fair is home to the most exciting and popular kids wholesale products and brands in retail.
  • One of the most important and effective marketing methods in the retail industry is word of mouth.
  • The global furniture market is set to increase year on year, hitting €670 billion by 2024. This market can be competitive but the future looks positive.
  • Ian snow, a wholesale sustainable furniture company, is different than most furniture suppliers because they put ethics at the core of everything they do.
  • Instagram marketing is a useful tool that both big and small brands should be taking advantage of.
  • If you’re looking to exhibit at a trade show for the first time, we’ve rounded up some tips to help get you started.
  • Spring & Autumn Fair have launched a monthly newsletter filled with helpful and insightful content. We wanted to introduce you to the faces that make up the team.
  • There are too many fresh and exciting Autumn Fair exhibitors to list, so here’s a small snapshot of the Beauty & Wellbeing suppliers you will find at the show.
  • One of the key spring summer fashion trends for s/s 2020 is natural and honest. The wonders of nature blends contemporary craft and imperfect beauty.
  • Keep up to date with what happened in the retail industry this April, with this month's retail new roundup - editor's picks. 
  • Pavilion Broadway, a bricks and clicks homewares company in the Cotswolds, was established eleven years ago by David Ewart and his wife.

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